The Big Brother of Tabletop Alarm Clock Lives on an Island

[TusharSuradkar]

Just when I thought I had seen all types of clock towers and public clocks, from the most decorative to minimalistic, this one took me by surprise.

It resembled my tabletop mechanical alarm clock from the 90s.

This clock was standing pretty on Belle Isle in the Detroit River in the US.

@Erna_LaBeau and @keithlabeau took me to the island in their car, and we spent a day.

When I spotted this huge public alarm clock, I requested Keith to slow down so I could capture this photo.

Have you ever come across a large version of an object you’ve always known to be small in size?

Please share a photo and a Google Maps link in the comments.

How to Reach

Read how to reach downtown Detroit from the airport.

Where to Eat

Try the coney hot dog at the American Coney Island.

Detroit Attractions and Things to Do

1. Visit the Corner Public Clock above Fresh Mex.
2. Visit places that appear in Hollywood movies.
3. Visit the Kern’s Clock - a landmark iconic clock tower in Detroit.
4. Explore the Street Art in Detroit
5. Visit the Minimalistic Art - Clock Tower on Michigan Avenue.

Here are my officially recorded previous Clock Tower Visits:

1. Merta City Clock Tower
2. Surat Clock Tower
3. Pune Police Station Clock Tower
4. The Fascinating Clock Tower of Spicer University in Pune
5. The Elegant Clock Tower of Suburban Tokyo
6. The Clock Tower Replica of Las Vegas
7. Houston’s Magnificent Clock Tower
8. A Replica Clock Tower in The Universal Studios of Orlando
9. Clock tower outside the National Park in Mumbai
10. A Unique 45° Corner Public Clock in Seattle, USA
11. Clock Tower of Aurangabad - Nostalgic Feelings of Childhood
12. The Clock Tower of Nashik - Simple Yet Elegant
13. An Ordinary Public Clock and the Extraordinary Streets of Tokyo
14. A Clock Tower at the Foothills of Mt. Fuji in Japan
15. Public Clock of the Gurudwara in Gurugram
16. The New Public Clock in the City Market of Pune
17. The Vanaz Clock Tower on Paud Road in Pune
18. Karve Road Clock Tower in Pune
19. Thane Clock Tower - Discovered in Serendipity.
20. Discovering and Adding a Clock Tower in Pune.
21. Discovered a new Clock Tower in Gurugram
22. A Majestic Public Clock at a Temple Entrance in Kolhapur
23. The Clock Tower in Wanawadi - Simple and Unwavering
24. Clock Tower in a Constitution Park - Double Bonanza
25. Enchanting Clock Tower by the Seaside in Sunny San Diego
26. Philadelphia Clock Tower - World Records and American Superstitions
27. Independence Hall Clock Tower in Philadelphia
28. World’s only Bonsai Clock Tower in Japan
29. A Public Corner Clock greeted me on arrival in Detroit
30. A Minimalistic Public Clock Adorning a Federal Building.
31. The Giant Clock Tower of the University of Detroit Mercy.
32. A Public Clock in Detroit left to Rot.

[curatorofmemory]

@TusharSuradkar . Your writeups on clock towers is very interesting

[Annaelisa]

Tolle Entdeckung und es sieht in der großen Version sehr gut aus @TusharSuradkar ich habe auch noch einen kleinen alten Wecker der immer noch zuverlässig funktioniert

[Gurukrishnapriya]

Very interesting to note that you have an eye for Clock Towers @TusharSuradkar . So many posts great work. Thanks for sharing these beautiful clocks here. Many movies can be taken based on your clock experiences.

[Kumaarsantosh]

Such tabletop mechanical alarm clock tower clock is really unique @TusharSuradkar and very rare to find.

[TusharSuradkar]

Thank you, @Gurukrishnapriya, for appreciating my hobby.

There are also train spotters, aeroplane spotters, and bird watchers.
Similarly, I am a clock-tower spotter

[TusharSuradkar]

Thank you for the generous appreciation @Kumaarsantosh @curatorofmemory

[TusharSuradkar]

Same with me @Annaelisa
We have a 40-year-old alarm clock the size of a palm, and it needs to be wound by key daily.
The alarm winding key is separate. That needs to be turned to set the alarm.

[Erna_LaBeau]

@TusharSuradkar it is a nice shot!

@Gurukrishnapriya, after spending a day with @TusharSuradkar, now wherever we go we will check the clock tower. Sometimes, @keithlabeau said lets take a picture of the clock and send it to Tushar!. When you got a niche into something it it hard to just pass it. As I explain to Tushar when we come across to Little Free Library, this is my niche!

[Gurukrishnapriya]

Wellsaid @Erna_LaBeau my niche is @TusharSuradkar Chai pe Charcha. Even clock towers reminds his posts. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[TusharSuradkar]

Thank you @Erna_LaBeau @Gurukrishnapriya

When you are in India, I will take you around to the various kite shops and kite festivals along with Keith.

Here’s a shot I stole while in Detroit
Your love for books and libraries is known to me